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Black-Tie Dinner for Ten
» Parsnip and Carrot Soup with Ginger and Crème Fraiche
» Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Bacon, Dried Cranberries and Port Dressing
» Macadamia Nut and Sesame-Crusted Grouper with Soy Butter Sauce atop Mashed Potatoes and Sugar Snap Peas
» Dark Chocolate Torte with Spiked Blackberry Couli
Approximate cost: $600*


Classic and Elegant Cocktail Party for 60
Passed Hors d'oeuvres
» Bacon -Wrapped Shrimp with Asian Marinade
» Moroccan Lamb Meatballs

Stationary Hors d'oeuvres
» Medium-Rare Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream and Parmesan Rolls
» Mediterranean Cheese Terrine with Lavish Crackers
» Virginia Crab Dip with Toasted Baguettes
» Smoked Salmon Platters with capers, cream cheese, red onions and pumpernickel
» Crudités Platter with Chipotle-Ranch Dip
» Mini Cream Puffs and Mini éclairs
Approximate Cost: $1,200-$1,300*


Sophisticated Cocktail Party for 40
Passed Hors d'oeuvres
» Mini Sliders
» Sushi Tuna on Sesame Crackers with Wasabi Cream

Stationary Hors d'oeuvres
» Flank Steak Sandwiches
» Thai Crab Cakes
» Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
» Mediterranean Cheese Terrine with Lavish Crackers
» Crudités with Chipotle-Ranch Dressing
» Upside-down Cupcakes
Approximate Cost: $900-$1,000*


Budget-Friendly Cocktail Party for 40
Stationary Hors d'oeuvres
» Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin with Sun-Dried Tomato Chutney and Parmesan Rolls
» Virginia Crab Dip with Baguette Slices
» Mediterranean Cheese Terrine with Crackers
» Crudités with Chipotle-Ranch Dip
» Mini éclairs and Crème Puffs
Approximate Cost $500-$650*


Small Plates Dinner Party for 20
» Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa
» Figs, Prosciutto and Blue Cheese Crostini
» Asparagus with Curry Dip
» Alsatian Tart
» White Bean Dips with Toasted Pita Chips
» Medium-Rare Lamb Chops
» Pork Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Approximate Cost: $500-600*


Tropical Summer Buffet for 10
» Mixed Greens with Mango Sweet-Sour Dressing
» Jerk Pork Loin with Star Fruit Relish
» Beans and Rice
» Bok Choy
» Pineapple Crisp with Vanilla Ice-Cream
Approximate cost: $300*


Harvest Menu for 6
» Zucchini Curry Soup
» Glazed Cornish Hens with Dried Fruit Stuffing
» Caramelized Apple Sweet Potatoes
» Marinated Asparagus
» Chocolate-Chip Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Raisin Sauce
Approximate cost: $300*


Traditional Shower Luncheon for 30
» Country Ham Biscuits
» Arugula Salad with Dates, Candied Walnuts and Manchego with Balsamic Dressing
» Shrimp and Grits
» Fruit Salad
» Cappuccino Muffins (or Dessert Purchased from a local bakery)
Approximate cost: $450*


*All prices listed above are estimates and are formulated on an individual basis for a specific event. Prices are based on the cost of food plus the cost of labor ($40 per hour). Food prices are not fixed and may vary. Servers/Assistants may add additional expenses. Please contact Carson Price for a proposal: chefcarson@alacarson.com